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Loboc River

River in Bohol, Philippines

Field	Value
name	Loboc River
image	Loboc river - panoramio (2).jpg
pushpin_map	Visayas#Philippines
subdivision_type1	Country
subdivision_name1	Philippines
subdivision_type2	Region
subdivision_name2	Central Visayas
subdivision_type3	Province
subdivision_name3	Bohol
source1_location	Carmen
mouth	Bohol Sea
mouth_location	Loay
mouth_coordinates
basin_size	520 km2
extra	{{Infobox dam	embed=yes
name	Loboc River hydroelectric plant
image	blank.png
plant_commission	April 6, 1957
January 20, 1968
plant_capacity	1.2 MW
plant_turbines	3
plant_hydraulic_head	11.1 m
lower_spillway_capacity	14.3 m3/s
plant_type	R
plant_annual_gen	9.45 million KWH

January 20, 1968

The Loboc River (also called Loay River) is a river in the Bohol province of the Philippines. It is one of the major tourist destinations of Bohol.

The source of the Loboc River is located in the town of Carmen, almost in the center of Bohol. From Carmen, the river takes a westerly course for a distance of about 1.5 km then flows due south into the Mindanao or Bohol Sea. Its drainage area of approximately, 520 km2, is bordered by a horseshoe-shaped chain of mountain peaks rising to an elevation of 800 m. Rainfall is distributed almost uniformly throughout the year, thus Loboc River has a steady and high base flow.

Attractions

The Loboc river passes through the town center of the Municipality of Loboc, offering a riverside view of the Loboc church across the highway. Various activities on the river, including the river cruise and standup paddleboarding typically feature a scenic trip upriver to Busay falls, or to various points in the river where visitors can enjoy buffets, cultural presentations, firefly watching, birding, and even paddleboard yoga.

Prior to an earthquake that struck Bohol in 2013, night cruises on the Loboc river also featured lightshows through colored lights installed on the river banks. However, the lights were severely damaged due to the said earthquake.

Hydroelectricity

There is one hydroelectric plant on the Loboc River. Construction on the plant began in 1955, completed in 1957 and an expansion completed in 1968.

References

"Geographical Names: Loay, Philippines". Geographic.org.
"Loboc Hydroelectric Plant". National Power Corporation.
(August 27, 2015). "Loboc River Cruise and Floating Restaurant". Official Bohol Tourism Office.
(December 5, 2014). "Stand Up Paddling Eco Adventure Tours". Province of Bohol.
"5 Philippine Spots Where to Wish Upon a Firefly".

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